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    A65 memory question

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by n1accord78, Aug 8, 2005.

  1. n1accord78

    n1accord78 Newbie

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    I have Toashiba A65-S126 with XP Home and 256mb ram. I want to upgrade to 512mb ram and thought I could just stick in another 256 stick, but I have been told there is only one slot and I will have to remove the existing 256 stick and put in a 512mb stick. Is this correct? What a shame to have to remove perfectly good ram. Thanks. Tim :confused:
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You're right and wrong. There is one slot, but it's not in use. The 256MB RAM doesn't use that slot. You can get an upgrade from someone like Crucial.
     
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    So, the 256 ram is "onboard" and not occupying a slot then? I had went to the Crucial site and had them run there sytem scan on my laptop and I thought there scan said the slot was full and I had to remove the 256 to insert a 512mb stick. maybe I read it wrong or there scan was wrong. Thanks.
     
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    Maybe someone else can confirm, but it's either on the MB or a second slot that's not accessible. I'm fairly certain there is one open slot.
     
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    I took the cover off where the ram goes and looked and it appears there is a empty slot for a ram module. I guess the 256mb ram is onbaord the MB and I also guess you cannot completly go by the scan at the Crucial website. Thanks for all your help.
     
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